DirecciónAt Cognizant, our global community sets us apart—an energetic, collaborative and inclusive workplace where everyone can thrive. And with projects at the forefront of innovation, you can build a varied, rewarding career and draw inspiration from dedicated colleagues and leaders. Cognizant is right where you belong.
Role overview
We are seeking an experienced Scrum Master to join our team. As the Scrum Master, you will be responsible for facilitating the agile development processes and guiding the team in delivering high-quality products. You will work closely with the product owner, development team, and collaborators to ensure the effective implementation of Scrum methodologies.
Must haves skills
- Scrum / Agile
- Kanban
- One of these certifications SSM/CSP/CSM/KMP/KCP
What you’ll do
- Drive and own responsibilities of Scrum Master for multiple teams spread globally.
- Assisting the product teams with the coordination of identifying tasks for delivery, agreeing on project achievements, project planning.
- Facilitating the day-to-day work of the scrum team, Daily Standup, Sprint Planning, Sprint Demo/Review, Sprint Retrospective, unblocking impediments and ensuring the team remains as productive as possible.
- Guide the teams in planning and prioritization of work within defined Sprints, ensuring that goals are manageable in the defined sprints.
- Communicate optimally with all product collaborators, ensuring the right information is recorded, reported and distributed in the correct format, to the right people and in good time.
- Empowering the scrum team, promoting self-organization to deliver sprint objectives.
- Continued Improvement of Scrum Processes. Identifying problems areas, work on new processes and then gaining agreement from the wider team before implementing these changes
What we offer
- The chance to work with impact. Here, you’re empowered to bring your biggest thinking to help our company and clients improve everyday life.
- Ownership over your career. Stay at the top of your game through our award-winning learning and development ecosystem. And when your ambitions change or we offer new opportunities, we help you pivot by providing reskilling, on-the-job learning and guidance to find new roles that might be a better fit.
- The opportunity to thrive on a high caliber team with heart. We celebrate each other’s experiences and perspectives and promote a sense of belonging through our affinity groups and diversity and inclusion initiatives.
- A comprehensive total rewards package, including a competitive salary and pension plan with matching contributions.
- Flexible health and financial benefits to support you and your eligible dependents—from day one.
- True work-life balance. Be at your best through paid time off, flexible work arrangements, volunteering opportunities, social events, and so much more.
Working arrangements
We strive to provide flexibility wherever possible. Based on this role’s business requirements, this is a remote position open to qualified applicants in Ontario and/or Nova Scotia, where our hubs are located. Regardless of your working arrangement, we are here to support a healthy work-life balance though our various wellbeing programs.
Note: The working arrangements for this role are accurate as of the date of posting. This may change based on the project you’re engaged in, as well as business and client requirements. Rest assured; we will always be clear about role expectations.
Cognizant will only consider applicants for this position who are legally authorized to work in Canada without requiring employer sponsorship, now or at any time in the future.
We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at our company. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, sex, gender, gender expression, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status. We will ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment. Please contact us to request accommodation at nacareers2@cognizant.com.
Employee Status : Full Time Employee
Shift : Day Job
Travel : No
Job Posting : Apr 10 2024
About Cognizant
Cognizant (Nasdaq-100: CTSH) is one of the world's leading professional services companies, transforming clients' business, operating and technology models for the digital era. Our unique industry-based, consultative approach helps clients envision, build and run more innovative and efficient businesses. Headquartered in the U.S., Cognizant is ranked 185 on the Fortune 500 and is consistently listed among the most admired companies in the world. Learn how Cognizant helps clients lead with digital at www.cognizant.com or follow us @Cognizant.
